Mavinakere Srinivasayyangar Cheluvayyangar better known by his stage name Sampath was an Indian actor in the

Kannada film industry Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. The 1934 film ''Sati Sulochana'' directe ...

. Some of the notable films of Sampath as an actor include '' Gandhada Gudi'' (1973), ''

Sri Srinivasa Kalyana ''Sri Srinivasa Kalyana'' (), is 1974 Kannada-language Hindu mythological film directed by Vijay. The film which is based on lord Venkateswara, stars Rajkumar, B. Saroja Devi and Manjula. It also featured the first screen appearances of f ...

'' (1974), ''

Bhakta Kumbara ''Bhakta Kumbara'' () is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language biographical film directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy. The film stars Rajkumar and Leelavathi. Actress Sridevi essayed the role of Muktha Bai (as a child artist), thereby the latter making ...

'' (1974) and '' Eradu Kanasu'' (1974).

Career

Sampath has been part of more than 130 films in Kannada. His combinations in films, with actor

Dr.Rajkumar Singanalluru Puttaswamaiah Muthuraj (24 April 1929 – 12 April 2006), better known by his stage name Dr. Rajkumar, was an Indian actor and singer who worked in Kannada cinema. Regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian ci ...

gained popularity.

Selected filmography

* ''Bharathi'' (1949) * ''Dallali'' (1952) * ''Chintamani'' (1957) * '' Nakkare Ade Swarga'' (1967) * ''

Dhana Pishachi ''Dhana Pishachi'' is a 1967 Indian Kannada-language film directed and produced by S. N. Singh. The film stars Sampath, K. S. Ashwath, Dikki Madhavarao and Kalpana. The film has musical score by Chellapilla Satyam Chellapilla Satyanarayana ...

'' (1967)...Rama Rao * '' Sarvamangala'' (1968) * ''

Margadarshi ''Margadarshi'' () is a 1969 Indian Kannada-language film directed by M. R. Vittal and produced by Srikanth Patel and Srikanth Nahatha. The film stars Rajkumar, Chandrakala, T. N. Balakrishna and Narasimharaju. The film has musical score by M. ...

'' (1969)...Chennayya * '' Mallammana Pavaada'' (1969)...landlord * ''Madhura Milana'' (1969) * ''

Gejje Pooje Gejje Pooje is a 1969 Indian Kannada language film directed by Puttanna Kanagal and produced by Rashi Brothers. The film stars Kalpana, Gangadhar and Leelavathi in the lead roles. ''Gejje'' means anklet and ''pooje'' means worship, but in th ...

'' (1969) * ''Rangamahal Rahasya'' (1970) * ''

Paropakari ''Paropakari'' is a 1970 Indian Kannada language romantic drama film written and directed by Y. R. Swamy. It stars Dr. Rajkumar, Rajkumar and Jayanthi (actress), Jayanthi. It revolves around the story of a self respecting young man who wins a wa ...

'' (1970)...Veeranna * '' Devara Makkalu'' (1970)...Krishnaswamy * ''

Thayi Devaru ''Thayi Devaru'' is a 1971 Indian Kannada-language drama film written by Shivam and directed by Siddalingaiah. It stars Rajkumar, M. V. Rajamma and Bharathi. The film was released under Jain Movies banner and produced by Chandulal Jain. H. R ...

'' (1971)...Paramashivayya * ''Sothu Geddavalu'' (1971)...Rao Bahadur Shivarudrappa * '' Nyayave Devaru'' (1971) * ''

Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama ''Sri Krishna Rukmini Satyabhama'' is a 1971 Kannada-language Hindu mythological film written and directed by K. S. L. Swamy. The film stars Rajkumar, B. Saroja Devi, Aarathi and Bharathi. The film was released under Raghunandan Movies ban ...

'' (1971) * ''

Kula Gourava ''Kula Gourava'' () is a 1971 Indian Kannada language romantic drama film directed by Peketi Sivaram and written by G. Balasubramanyam. It stars Rajkumar in triple roles along with Bharathi and Jayanthi. The film was produced under Sri Eswar ...

'' (1971)...Thimme Gowda * '' Baala Bandana'' (1971)...Chandrashekhar Rao * '' Nari Munidare Mari'' (1972)...Seetharamaiah * ''Uttara Dakshina'' (1972) * ''

Bidugade ''Bidugade'' is a 1973 Indian Kannada language drama film directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by T. P. Venugopal. It starred Rajkumar, Rajesh and Bharathi along with a host of supporting actors. Minugutare Kalpana made a special appearance ...

'' (1973)...Sadashiva Rao * ''

Onde Roopa Eradu Guna ''Onde Roopa Eradu Guna'' (Kannada: ಒಂದೇ ರೂಪ ಎರಡು ಗುಣ) is a 1975 Indian Kannada film, directed by A. M. Sameevulla and produced by A. M. Sameevulla. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Bhavani, Chandrakala and Chandrashek ...

'' (1975) * '' Mayura'' (1975)...Veerasharma * ''

Daari Tappida Maga ''Daari Tappida Maga'' () is a 1975 Indian Kannada-language film produced and directed by Peketi Sivaram. The film stars Rajkumar, Kalpana, Aarathi, Manjula and Jayamala with K. S. Ashwath, M. V. Rajamma and Vajramuni in supporting roles ...

'' (1975) * '' Katha Sangama'' (1976) * ''

Premada Kanike ''Premada Kanike'' () is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language thriller film directed by V. Somashekhar and produced by Jayadevi. The film starred Rajkumar, Aarathi and Jayamala. The songs composed by Upendra Kumar were received extremely well and co ...

'' (1976) * ''

Badavara Bandhu ''Badavara Bandhu'' is a 1976 Indian Kannada language drama film directed by Vijay. It stars Rajkumar and Jayamala. The movie is also notable for the negative character played by K. S. Ashwath.The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks and w ...

'' (1976) * ''

Naa Ninna Mareyalare ''Naa Ninna Mareyalare'' () is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Vijay and produced by N. Veeraswamy. The film is based on the story ''Naanu Neenu Jodi'' by A. R. Anand. The film stars Rajkumar and Lakshmi. The Rajan–Nagendr ...

'' (1976)...Mohan Rao * ''

Olavu Geluvu ''Olavu Geluvu'' is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by H. R. Bhargava and produced by S. A. Srinivas. The film stars Rajkumar, Lakshmi, Balakrishna and Sampath. The film has musical score by G. K. Venkatesh. A famous sequence ...

'' (1977) * ''

Shani Prabhava ''Shani Prabhava'' is a 1977 black and white Kannada film directed by Ratnakar-Madhu and starring actors Vishnuvardhan and Bhavani. Plot Cast * Vishnuvardhan * Bhavani * Sampath * K. S. Ashwath * B. Saroja Devi * Udaya Kumar * Gang ...

'' (1977) * ''

Bhagyavantharu ''Bhagyavantharu'' is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by H. R. Bhargava, making his debut. The film featured an ensemble cast including Rajkumar, B. Saroja Devi, Ashok, Balakrishna and Ramakrishna playing the pivotal rol ...

'' (1977) * ''

Babruvahana In the Hindu epic ''Mahabharata'', Babruvahana ( sa, बब्रुवाहन) is the son of Arjuna, a Pandava prince, and Chitrangada, the princess of Manalura. Babruvahana was adopted as the heir of Manalura by his maternal grandfath ...

'' (1977) * '' Shankar Guru'' (1978)...Gurumurthy * ''

Huliya Haalina Mevu ''Huliya Haalina Mevu'' () is a 1979 Indian Kannada-language epic historical drama film directed by Vijay, based on a novel of the same name by Bharathisutha starring Rajkumar as Chengumani, the commander-in-chief of the 18th-century Kingdom ...

'' (1979)...Somaiah * '' Havina Hede'' (1981) * '' Jeevakke Jeeva'' (1981)...Lakshman Rao * ''

Hosa Belaku ''Hosa Belaku'' () is a 1982 Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by Vani. The film starred Rajkumar, Saritha, Mamatha Rao and K. S. Ashwath. The movie saw a theatrica ...

'' (1982)

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* Male actors in Kannada cinema Indian male film actors Male actors from Karnataka 20th-century Indian male actors 1983 deaths Place of death missing 1904 births {{india-actor-stub